World Cup 2014: Arturo Vidal included in Chile squad Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has been selected for Chiles 30-man provisional World Cup squad despite struggling with a knee problem. Vidal, 26, had surgery on his right leg last week but has been included. Barcelonas Alexis Sanchez, Cardiffs Gary Medel, Nottingham Forests Gonzalo Jara and Wigans Jean Beausejour are also in the squad which will have to be trimmed to 23 men by 2 June. Chile are in Group B where they face Australia, Spain and the Netherlands. Goalkeepers: Claudio Bravo (Real Sociedad), Johnny Herrera (Universidad de Chile), Cristopher Toselli (Universidad Catolica), Paulo Garces (OHiggins). Defenders: Gary Medel (Cardiff City), Gonzalo Jara (Nottingham Forest), Marcos Gonzalez (Union Espanola), Enzo Andia (Universidad Catolica), Jose Rojas (Universidad de Chile), Eugenio Mena (Santos), Mauricio Isla (Juventus). Midfielders: Jorge Valdivia (Palmeiras), Felipe Gutierrez (Twente), Rodrigo Millar (Atlas), Jose Pedro Fuenzalida (Colo Colo), Pablo Hernandez (OHiggins), Matias Fernandez (Fiorentina), Francisco Silva (Osasuna), Arturo Vidal (Juventus), Charles Aranguiz (Internacional), Marcelo Diaz (Basel), Carlos Carmona (Atalanta), Miiko Albornoz (Malmo). Forwards: Alexis Sanchez (Barcelona), Esteban Paredes (Colo Colo), Eduardo Vargas (Valencia), Gustavo Canales (Union Espanola), Jean Beausejour (Wigan Athletic), Mauricio Pinilla (Cagliari), Fabian Orellana (Celta).
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 16:42:01 +0000
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